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Module 7 - Alterations To Feedback Mechanisms Flashcards

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What is syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion?

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High levels of ADH without physiological stimuli for release

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What are the clinical manifestations of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion?

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Low concentration of solute in serum, urine hyper-osmolarity and normal adrenal and thyroid functions

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What is diabetes insipidus?

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Insufficiency of ADH leading to polyuria and polydipsia

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What are the two forms of diabetes insipidus?

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Neurogenic and nephrogenic

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What is the neurogenic form?

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Absence of ADH

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What is the nephrogenic form?

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Inadequate response of renal tubules to ADH

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What is polyuria?

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Large volume of dilute urine

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What is polydipsia?

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Increased thirst

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What is nocturia?

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Frequent night time urination

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What are the clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus?

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Polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia and low urine osmolarity

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What is hyperaldosteronism?

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Excessive aldosterone secretion by adrenal glands

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What is primary hyperaldosteronism?

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Excessive secretion of aldosterone from adrenal cortex

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What is secondary hyperaldosteronism?

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Excessive aldosterone secretion due to extra-adrenal stimulus

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What are the clinical manifestations of primary hyperaldosteronism?

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Sodium retention, hypertension and increased potassium excretion

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What is Hypercortisolism?

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Excessive levels of serum cortisol

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What are the clinical manifestations of Hypercortisolism?

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Weight gain, glucose intolerance and protein wasting (muscle weakness)

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What is primary adrenal insufficiency?

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Hyposecretion of cortisol, aldosterone and androgens

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What is secondary adrenal insufficiency?

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Hyposecretion of pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone (results in hyposecretion of cortisol)

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What are the clinical manifestations of hypoadrenalism?

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Weakness, fatigue, anorexia and weight loss

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What is type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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Lack of insulin caused by loss of beta cells

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What are the clinical manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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Hyperglycaemia, polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia and ketoacidosis

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What is gestational diabetes mellitus?

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Glucose intolerance appearing during pregnancy

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What is hyperthyroidism?

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Thyroid hormone levels higher than normal

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What us thyrotoxicosis?

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High levels resulting in hyper metabolic state

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What is Graves’ disease?
Immune response triggering production of antibodies against TSH receptor
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What are the clinical manifestations of Graves’ disease?
Thyrotoxicosis, eyeball protrusion, periorbital oedema and visual impairment
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What is thyroiditis?
Inflammation of the thyroid tissue
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What are the clinical manifestations of thyroiditis?
Hair loss, tachycardia, palpitations, weight loss and muscle fatigue
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What are the clinical manifestations of thyrotoxic crisis?
Hyperthermia, tachycardia and high output heart failure
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What is hypothyroidism?
Deficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland
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What are the primary causes of hypothyroidism?
Acute, subacute or autoimmune thyroiditis
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What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?
Fatigue, bradycardia, gastric atrophy, constipation, oedema, fat accumulation and cold hands
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What is hyperparathyroidism?
Greater than normal secretion of the parathyroid hormone
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What is primary hyperparathyroidism?
Parathyroid hormone secretion is increased and not under feedback control mechanisms
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What is secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Compensatory response of parathyroid gland to chronic hypocalcaemia
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What are the clinical manifestations of hyperparathyroidism?
Hypercalcaemia, metabolic acidosis and production of alkaline urine
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What is hypoparathyroidism?
Lack of circulating parathyroid hormone
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What does hypoparathyroidism cause?
Decreased serum calcium and increased serum phosphate levels
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What are the clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism?
Dry skin, loss of body hair, hypoplasia and phosphate retention (due to increased renal reabsorption of phosphate)
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What are the three common causes of sexual dysfunction?
1. Growths 2. Problems associated with endocrine system (e.g. lack of testosterone) 3. Structural and functional alterations of the reproductive system (e.g. tissue damage giving rise to ectopic implants of endometrial tissue)
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What are the risk factors of breast cancer?
Age during first child birth, duration of reproductive life, hormone replacement therapy and insulin growth factor 1
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What are the clinical manifestations of breast cancer?
Painless lump/thickening of breast, palpable nodes, retraction of tissue and bone pain
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What are the risk factors of cervical cancer?
Genetic abnormalities, loss of cellular function, having multiple sexual partners and having intercourse before age 16
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What are the clinical manifestations of cervical cancer?
Often no symptoms (however change in vaginal discharge/bleeding may occur)
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What are the risk factors of prostate cancer?
Diet (high fat intake), hormones, chronic inflammation and familial factors
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What are the clinical manifestations of prostate cancer?
Bladder outlet obstruction, frequent low-volume urination, blood in urine and large bowel obstruction
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What are endometrial polyps?
Mass of endometrial tissue containing glands, stroma and blood vessels
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What is endometriosis?
Endometrial-like cells appear and flourish in areas outside terrine cavity
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What is polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Excessive androgen production triggered by inappropriate secretion of gonadotropins
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What is primary dysmenorrhea?
Painful menstruation associated with release of prostaglandins in ovarian cycle
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What is secondary dysmenorrhea?
Related to pelvic pathology
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What is amenorrhea?
Lack of menstruation from any cause
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What is hydrocele?
Collection of fluid within tunica vaginalis
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What is torsion of the testes?
Testis rotates on its vascular pedicle (interrupts blood supply)
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What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Enlargement of prostate gland
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What is prostatitis?
Inflammation of the prostate
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Describe the regulation of cortisol
Corticotrophin releasing hormone is released, anterior pituitary gland is activated, adrenocorticotropic hormone is released, adrenal cortex is activated and cortisol is released
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Describe the regulation of blood calcium levels
High = Thyroid gland released calcitonin to decrease levels Low = Parathyroid gland releases parathyroid hormone to increase levels
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What are the three types of hyperparathyroidism and their causes?
1. Primary (osteoporosis) 2. Secondary (chronic hypocalcaemia) 3. Tertiary (hyperplasia)
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Describe the regulation of glucose
High = Beta cells in pancreas release insulin and fat cells take in glucose Low = Alpha cells in pancreas release glucagon an live releases glucose
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Describe the regulation of the thyroid
Hypothalamus secretes thyroid releasing hormone, which stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid stimulating hormone, which stimulates the thyroid to release T3 and T4

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